Project Manager

Georgia Power Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power is seeking a Project Manager (E7) within the Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO) to lead and coordinate development activities for transmission line and substation capital projects across Georgia. The role covers origination through budget approval, including scoping, conceptual design, outage planning, and initial budget requests.

The Development PMO will monitor progress, schedules, and budgets, focusing on high-risk areas, overseeing change management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology preferred.
• PE Certification a plus.
• PMP or other PM Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety and quality are maintained at all times during the project lifecycle.
• Coordinates design, engineering, procurement, land acquisition, and construction activities for multiple transmission line and substation projects.
• Provides regular updates and status of projects to management, regions, IT partners, and customers.
• Monitors expenditures and budgets, managing scope changes and approvals.
• Identifies tasks, milestones, and resource requirements for assigned projects.
• Monitors and analyzes progress to negotiate changes.
• Adjusts work plans and resources as changes occur.
• Routes paperwork to ensure proper budgetary approvals.

Skills

PM Principles

Gated Process

Transmission Experience

Budgeting & Scheduling

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

STOMP

TEAMS

P6/Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

– Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO)

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This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the development activities associated with transmission line and substation capital construction projects for assigned territories in Georgia. On the Project Development team, the Project Manager takes the project from the origination/solution phase through the budget approval before project execution. During this period of the project, the Development Project Manager will manage the scoping process, the conceptual design activities, preliminary outage planning, and the initial budget approval request. Additionally, the Project Manager monitors project progress, schedules, and budgets with special attention to areas identified as high‑risk, oversees the project change management process, and conducts post project reviews and shares lessons learned.

Project Manager (E7) – Transmission Project Management Organization (PMO)

JOB SUMMA R Y

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating the development activities associated with transmission line and substation capital construction projects for assigned territories in Georgia. On the Project Development team, the Project Manager takes the project from the origination/solution phase through the budget approval before project execution. During this period of the project, the Development Project Manager will manage the scoping process, the conceptual design activities, preliminary outage planning, and the initial budget approval request. Additionally, the Project Manager monitors project progress, schedules, and budgets with special attention to areas identified as high‑risk, oversees the project change management process, and conducts post project reviews and shares lessons learned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology preferred.


• PE Certification a plus.


• PMP or other PM Certification a plus.

Technical Experience Requirements: For Development Project Manager Role

• FamiliaritywithprojectmanagementprinciplesandtechniquesincludingtheGatedProcess.


• StrongTransmissionexperiencepreferred. ExperienceinProtectionandControlFieldServices,TransmissionOperations,TransmissionDesign(Estimating,Physical,Control,ProtectionandControlApplications,etc.)isstronglydesired.


• Abilitytodemonstrateknowledgeofthetransmissionsystem,engineeringprinciples,electricoperatingpractices,constructionpractices,landrequirementsandregulations,budgeting,scheduling,andgeneralbusinesspractices.


• Stronganalyticalskillstoevaluateprogress,identifyproblemareas,evaluatealternatives,anddetermineviablesolutions.


• Experienceanalyzing,projecting,andcontrollingprojectcostsovertime.

Leadership Experience Requirements

• DemonstratedfocusonSafety.


• DemonstratedexperienceinmultipleleadershipcompetencyareassuchasBusinessAcumen,BusinessExecution,Communication,LeadingPeopleandOrganizations,OrganizationalSavvy,andotherPersonalAttributesofeffectiveleaders.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• KnowledgeoftheTransmissionsystem, Customerfocusedwithstronginterpersonalskills


• Abilitytoleadteamefforts,identifycriticalpaths,andresolveconflict


• Abilitytobuildandmaintainprofessionalworkingrelationshipswithinternalandexternalclients


• Abilitytoleadprojectsinvolvingmultipleworkgroupsanddepartments


• Strongcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytocommunicateeffectivelyatalllevels,includingexecutives,management,supervision,coveredemployees,contractemployees,businessleaders,andcustomersStrongpresentationskillswithinternalandexternalaudiences


• Abilitytoconductfinancialanalysis,managecapitalbudgetsandprovideaccuratebudgetprojections


• Excellentanalyticalandproblem-solvingskills


• Abilitytodevelopandmanagemultipleprojectschedules,workplans,andbudgets


• ExperiencewithSTOMP,TEAMS(TransmissionEstimatingandManagementSystem),and/orP6/Primaverapreferred


• Knowledgeofcontractadministration

Behavioral Attributes

• Models ethical conduct


• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to make difficult decisions


• Adaptable to internal and external demands


• Ability to develop creative solutions to solve problems and balance the needs of the Company and external public


• Ability to resolve conflict between individuals and functional areas


• Ability to cultivate a team environment for project success


• Attention to detail and following processes and procedures


• Empowered to speak up and make tough decisions with the awareness to get management involved when necessary and in a timely fashion


• Has strong ability to exercise diplomatic skills when working with customers to deliver on tight timelines, meet deadlines and be thorough enough to still produce a quality product


• Works very well with their Transmission Analyst. Cohesiveness is key as both rely on each other to be successful. Keen focus on building trust with their Transmission Analyst to represent them in their absence


• Embrace utilizing technology in their day‑to‑day activities and functions


• Understand that after hours response is occasionally required due to customer needs, project scheduling, storm restoration activities (DAT), and other unforeseen reasons


• Embrace being a “go‑to” resource as other stakeholders lean heavily on the Project Manager for guidance and direction with Transmission processes, procedures, and work plans


• Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued and create an environment of trust, development, and continuous improvement

Job Responsibilities

• Ensuresafetyandqualityaremaintainedat alltimesduringtheprojectlifecycle


• Coordinatethedesign,engineering,procurement,landacquisition,andconstructionactivitiesfor


• multipletransmissionlineandsubstationprojectsinageographicterritory.Includescoordinationwith


• theIntegratedTransmissionSystem(ITS)andGeneration


• Provideregularupdates/communication statusof projects(i.e.Management,Regions,TMCs,ITSpartners, Customers).Provideproactivecommunicationwhenproblemsarisethatwillimpactcosts,schedule,ortheexternalpublic.


• Monitorandanalyzeprojectexpenditurestoprovidemanagementwithprojectedmonthly,year-end,andtotalprojectcosts.Includesmanagingscopechangesandgainingproperapprovalbeforeconstruction.


• Identifyneededtasks,milestones,andresourcerequirementsfor assignedprojects.Balancecostconstraints, schedules,environmentalrequirements,regulatoryrequirements,andcommunityimpactswithTransmissionsystemrequirementsinordertomeettheprojectneeddate.


• Monitorandanalyzeprogressoneachprojecttoidentifyandnegotiatechangeswithinternalandexternalparties.


• Adjustsworkplansandresourcerequirementsaschangesoccur.Implementsthechangemanagementprocesseffectively.


• Routepaperworkexpeditiouslyto ensureproperbudgetaryapprovalsareobtained.

Key External Interfaces

Community leadership and local customers.

Region leadership and leaders of other departments. Executives and managers for project updates.

Local governments for permits and work coordination.

Budget Responsibility

Capital Budget: Responsible for multi-million-dollar, multi- year projects.

O&M Budget: Minimal

Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 22628

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power